Who’s in the running

• Camino Bakery and DeBeen Espresso | Camino is known for its oatmeal cookie latte and sticky bun, while DeBeen is popular for its brown sugar latte and Chai-Coffski.
• The Remedy and BYGood Coffee | The Remedy is a hot spot for its “West Ender” artisan flatbread and lavender latte, while ByGood is frequented for its red velvet latte and Chemex pour over.
• Sayso Coffee and Ardmore Coffee | People head to Sayso for its vanilla and oat milk lattes, while customers flock to Ardmore for caramel black salt lattes and the iced Earl Grey latte with raspberry and vanilla cold foam.
• Anchor Coffee and Louie and Honey’s Kitchen | Anchor is beloved for its honey cinnamon latte and nitro cold brew, while Louie and Honey’s customers’ favorites are the Amish cinnamon rolls and Cubano.

How it works

How to participate

• International Women’s Day Paint and Sip Wine Tasting | Friday, March 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Melrose Coffee and Wine Lounge, 1608 S. Stratford Rd., Ste. C, Winston-Salem | $30-$35 | Receive a pre-traced canvas featuring the basic shapes of your chosen painting — drinks and pastries will be available for purchase.
• Make and Take Natural Personal Care Workshop | Friday, March 8 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Virtual | $55 | Learn how to make your own natural deodorant and hairspray from scratch using simple ingredients.

• Cars and Coffee | Saturday, March 9 | 8:30-11 a.m. | SECCA (North Carolina Museum of the Arts, Winston-Salem), 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Although there will not be a featured marquee for the month of March, attendees are invited to enjoy coffee and socialize with others.
• Brush Stroke of Joy | Saturday, March 9 | 2-4 p.m. | Radar Brewing Company, 216 E. 9th St., Winston-Salem | $30 | Unleash your inner artist with a guided paint experience featuring the lucky little Gnome Patrick.
• Farm-to-Table Dinner and Silent Auction | Saturday, March 9 | 5 p.m. | Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5352, 618 Edgewood St., Kernersville | $20-$30 | Buy homemade farm to table foods and participate in a silent auction — all proceeds to benefit Veterans Farm of NC.

• Camel City Craft Fair | Sunday, March 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Foothills Tasting Room, 3800 Kimwell Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | The local market showcases artists and markers selling handmade items, food trucks, live music, and sweet treats.
• Carolina Thunderbirds vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco | Sunday, March 10 | 4:05 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex, 421 W. 27th St., Winston-Salem | $10-$28 | The Thunderbirds return home after facing off against the Columbus River Dragons in Georgia.
• Mast General Store Sidewalk Sale | Saturday, March 9-Sunday, March 10 | Times vary | Mast General Store Winston-Salem, 516 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem | Free | Stop by the Mast General Store Sidewalk Sale this weekend and enjoy discounts of up to 40-50% on name brands and more.*

• Share your input on how the city should use land within neighborhoods. The next drop-in for the second round of the Forward 2045 comprehensive plan meeting is on Tuesday, March 19 at South Fork Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m.

• $35 million. That’s how much the Winston-Salem City Council accepted in state grant funding for the mixed-use development of the Deacon Boulevard area. The grant came from the 2023-2024 state budget.

• Got big furniture you’re trying to get rid of? Winston-Salem’s annual bulky item collection is underway. Items like mattresses, appliances, carpets, and lawn furniture must be at the curb by 6 a.m. the Monday of your collection week.

• Granville Park (700 Granville Dr.) is closed until further notice so crews can repair walkways. We’ll keep you updated once it reopens.

• Take a tour of Novant Health’s new birth center at Kernersville Medical Center (1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy.) tomorrow, March 9. Guests can meet the hospital’s labor and delivery specialists from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the fourth floor maternity care unit. The new center will open on Monday, March 18.

• Browse a diverse selection of African American artwork at the Fine Art Sale and Community Social fundraiser tomorrow, March 9. The Winston-Salem chapter of The Links, Inc. will celebrate 74 years of serving the community at The Canteen, (411 W. 4th St.) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. — Tickets cost $50+.

• It’s almost time to set the clocks forward. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 10. Many states have made moves to address time change, but for now enjoy the extra sunlight.

• Enough with the madness. How about something sweet and eco-friendly to add to your bracket this season? Try the March Madness themed Macaron box by our friends friends at Maddie About Cake and vote for your favorite flavor.

• The Academy Awards air this Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Not sure how to watch? Access the broadcast with a free five-day trial of DIRECTV STREAM.*